La Crosse School District
School District · La Crosse, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#253 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,989
+$1,097 vs Wisconsin median
District size
5,794 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
About La Crosse School District
La Crosse School District is a La Crosse, Wisconsin school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 5,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $15,989 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, La Crosse School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is School of Technology and Arts I, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, La Crosse School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in La Crosse School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Crosse School District with test data.
Schools in La Crosse School District
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- La Crosse
- Total Enrollment
- 5,794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 549
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Crosse School District?
La Crosse School District has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Crosse School District?
The average composite rating for La Crosse School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in La Crosse School District?
La Crosse School District spends $15,989 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Crosse School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Crosse School District is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Crosse School District?
School of Technology and Arts I is the highest-rated school in La Crosse School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in La Crosse School District?
Across schools in La Crosse School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Crosse School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
La Crosse School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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